There is research to suggest following a low carb diet can lead to health benefits such as: weight loss, heart health and positive effects on blood glucose. Long term effects from following a low carb diet may need more research. Following a low carb diet has become popular within recent years. Research has also supported […]
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Are French Fries Good For You?
French fries can be high in calories, fat and low in nutritional value especially compared to other vegetables. If they are cooked at high temperatures, they may be a potential source of carcinogen acrylamide, which is a probable human carcinogen. French fries are a beloved food for many around in world especially in the US. […]
4 Incredible Benefits of Drinking Pear Juice (Evidence Based)
According to the USDA, adults should consume at least 1.5 – 2 cups of fruit per day. A piece of fruit like a pear or a banana is considered a cup. A cup of fruit juice or a cup of berries or grapes is also considered a cup towards your daily goal. Unfortunately, most Americans, […]
5 Proven Ways that Manuka Honey Benefits Your Health
Honey has been used to treat various ailments for centuries. Is the buzz around the health benefits of honey valid? Scientific research has shown honey may provide some health benefits including: antibacterial, wound healing properties, aiding relief for sore throat/cough and more research is needed in honey’s role on heart disease, fighting cancer cells and […]
Is Nutella Healthier Than Peanut Butter?
Compared to peanut butter, Nutella is higher in total calories, saturated fat and sugar. It is lower in protein and fiber. Based on these results, peanut butter has the upper hand nutritionally compared to Nutella. Both Nutella and peanut butter are beloved ingredients for people around the world. The average American eats about 3 pounds […]
Top 10 Foods High in Polyphenols and Low in Carbs
Polyphenols are compounds found in plants. There may be over 500 different polyphenols we can get from food, and some of the categories polyphenols can fall under include: flavonoids, lignans, stilbenes and phenolic acids. Because there are so many different polyphenols in each category, it is recommended to eat a variety of plant foods to […]
Can You Lose Weight By Eating Sandwiches Every Day?
According to Arizona Farm Bureau, it is estimated Americans eat on average 300 million sandwiches per day. What type of sandwiches do Americans eat the most? Of course personal preferences can vary, but plain ham sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly and BLT sandwiches remain some of the most popular sandwich choices for Americans. While these […]
What Is the Difference Between Low Carb and Ketogenic Diet?
A keto diet is more defined than a general low carb diet; a keto diet provides only 20-50 grams (80-200 calories) of carbohydrate per day. This amount is much less than under 40% of calories; it is closer to less than 10% of calories from carbohydrates. The focus is also on eating a higher amount […]
How Much Weight Can You Lose by Eating Salad for a Month?
How much weight you can lose in a month from just eating salads really depends. It depends on how much weight you have to lose, how much salad you are eating, how much exercise you are getting and other individual health factors. The word salad is usually associated with health and weight loss for most […]
Is Shrimp Healthy While on a Diet?
In terms of nutritional quality, shrimp can be part of a healthy diet. It is a good source of selenium, protein and low in calories and fat. Shrimp is one of the top seafood choices in the US along with salmon and canned tuna. Shrimp is low in calories, virtually fat free, high in protein […]
Best Bedtime Teas That Help You Sleep Better (Evidence Based)
The best bedtime teas according to research are: Chamomile, passion flower, lavender and licorice herbal teas may all help you sleep better. Having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? You’re not alone. About 1 in 3 adults suffer from at least minor insomnia. Insomnia can have many causes including: anxiety, worry, medications, stress, chronic […]
8 Delicious and Healthy Keto Friendly Snacks
The healthiest keto diet friendly snacks are: Cheese, nuts and seeds, guacamole and avocados, kale chips, hard-boiled eggs, baked zucchini and parmesan “chips”, olives or pickled veggies and avocado chocolate mousse. The high fat, very low carbohydrate ketogenic diet was designed around the 1920’s to be a treatment for children with epilepsy. Recently, the ketogenic […]
